Lee Animal Services seek foster homes, homes for kittens

June 7, 2013

With summer here, Lee County Domestic Animal Services needs foster homes for its pets more than ever. Not to mention "forever" homes.

Foster homes are needed year-round, but more are needed during kitten season, when the threat of cold has gone and cats are more likely to produce litters.

From May through October the intake of cats and kittens doubles from a monthly average of 250 to 500 per month. LCDAS also typically takes in 400 dogs each month, said Ria Brown, LCDAS public information officer.

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Manny is looking for a new home. His ID is 564410. He is 3 months old.

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Sue is also looking for a new home. She is 1 year old and, according to LCDAS’ Ria Brown, she is petite, personable and perky. Her ID is 561915.

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Curly, ID 562114, is 3 months old and has been in foster care and is ready to go to a new home. Left, Beech, ID 563148, is 3 months old and has been in foster care and also is ready to go to a new home.

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Farra is a 1 year old playful cat that loves to play any type of ball. She loves other cats and people, too, especially if they like to play ball. Her ID is 560372.

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Beech, ID 563148, is 3 months old and has been in foster care and also is ready to go to a new home.

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August is 2 years old, and is outgoing and has a take-charge personality. He will entertain everyone. His ID is 563806.

"Please open your heart and your home to these animals and assist us in saving lives," Ward said. "The rewards of fostering are tremendous."

Also, LCDAS will offer discounts to prospective pet owners in an attempt to empty its cages and lessen the need for foster homes.

All cats six months and over are just $25 and will be offered two for one. Also, the shelter is reducing the adoption fee for dogs 35 pounds and over to just $35.

The discounted fees still include all the same veterinary and other services valued at over $500. Every pet adopted will receive spay or neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, flea treatment, de-worming, heartworm test for dogs six months and older, feline aids and leukemia test for cats, Lee County pet license for pets three months and older, microchip ID, 10-day health guarantee, and Pet Behavior Helpline.

Pets available for adoption may be viewed online and adopters can submit their application online.

The Web site updates hourly. Volunteers and staff will be available to help individuals and families select the pet that best suits their lifestyle.

The shelter is located at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff's Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway.